P2PWorm.CM

It spreads and affects other computers.
It is designed to affect one or more specific companies.
It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It spreads
, through P2P programs, through instant messaging.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Sept. 23, 2009

Detection updated on:

Feb. 19, 2010

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

P2PWorm.CM is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

It uses techniques included in its code to hide itself while it is active.

It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.

It modifies system permissions in order to hide itself.

P2PWorm.CM uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs: it makes copies of itself with enticing names in shared folders belonging to these programs. Other users of this type of networks then voluntarily download and run the infected files.

Instant messaging: it sends links pointing to a copy of itself to all users included in the infected user's contacts list.